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Pandemic accelerates GameStop’s shift to online sales

While GameStop (NYSE: GME) has been in the news due to the recent Reddit-fueled buzz, trading activity, and stock volatility, transaction data reveals that its sales have decreased over the last two years—exacerbated by COVID-19 as well as the increase in gaming publishers’ and console manufacturers’ direct-to-consumer offerings.

Liyin Yeo — 09 Feb 2021

Beauty subscription boxes glow during COVID-19

When lockdown orders went into effect during COVID-19, consumers increasingly turned to online retailers for necessities. For the beauty industry, this meant a renewed interest in beauty subscription boxes.

Janine Perri — 22 Jan 2021

Disney+ takes customer retention crown from Netflix

When COVID-19 forced movie theatres to close, Disney doubled down on streaming by releasing new movies to Disney+. Our analysis explores how the launch of big-name titles like Mulan and Hamilton propelled new subscriber counts for Disney+.

Liyin Yeo — 13 Jan 2021

Meat delivery companies find rare opportunity in the pandemic

Spending trends during the pandemic suggest that instead of viewing DTC meat as a one-off holiday gift, consumers now see it as a necessary service like meal kits and grocery delivery.

Janine Perri — 10 Dec 2020

Wine subscription companies see sales pour in during the holidays

The shift to purchasing gifts online has strong implications for DTC wine subscription companies, which have historically experienced significant sales increases during the holiday season and have further exploded in popularity during the pandemic.

Janine Perri — 19 Nov 2020

Amazon Prime Day 2020 was the biggest ever

New sales data shows that Amazon Prime Day 2020, which took place on October 13 and 14, outperformed previous Prime Days while also ushering in an increase in online sales at other major retailers.

Janine Perri — 10 Nov 2020